Well, I’m guessing the Robert would be interested in talking with the Windows team, it’s just that the Longhorn marketing pendulum is in full swing and Microsoft doesn’t want to say anything about Windows 7 yet–other than the name, rank, and serial number.
For the umpteen time I have to say I think Microsoft learned the wrong lesson from the Longhorn marketing confusion. It wasn’t the fact that they said anything that was the issue, it was that marketing got way ahead of engineering. It’s a classic mistake that everyone has to make every now and then for no other reason than to realize that engineering doesn’t happen with a snap of the finger. Oh, and the fact that the ultimate product dribbled out didn’t help things one bit either. But never mind. Maybe will take a deep breath and get it right next time. Here’s to 2013 or 2015 or whenever the next version of Windows comes out. Whoohoo.
I do have to say the obvious: At some point–who knows when–Microsoft will begin to market Windows 7 and Robert, myself, and the rest of the tech blogosphere will be hanging on every word–well, in between the times we’re hanging on Steve Jobs’ every syllable.
If you’re intersted in the rationale behind Microsoft’s silence, check out CNet’s interview with Windows chief Steven Sinofsky.